Relish the savoury fervour of oriental recipes by preparing them with Kalox Store Fresh Green Capsicums. A vastly popular veggie for roasts, soups, and braised stews, these capsicums add a delightful flavour to your food. Also, their lush green colour imparts beauty to make the cuisine look more presentable on the serving plate. They are commonly referred to as bell peppers, but they go by many other names as well. They are known as bell peppers in the U. S., India, Canada, and Malaysia. Capsicum is the name given to them in Australia and New Zealand. Whereas the British simply refer to them as pepper, and the Japanese refer to them as paprika. Employing some of the finest farming techniques and high-level agricultural expertise, the green capsicums are cultivated in optimum conditions and selectively harvested for their superior quality and good texture. When forming a regular part of your diet, they work miracles for your health and enrich your lifestyle. So, expand your culinary tastes by tossing these green capsicums in your stew to keep your taste buds happy.

BENEFITS:

Capsicum is low in fat and decreases triglycerides, thus increasing metabolism. Capsicum consumption will help you burn fat and lose weight. Since it includes anti-inflammatory minerals and antioxidants, capsicum reduces the risk of cancer. This vegetable contains vitamin C, which reduces the risk of arthritis and boosts immunity. It also aids in the reduction of inflammation. Capsicum also contains vitamin K, which is important for blood clots. Capsicum includes a chemical called capsaicin, which is thought to block pain transmission to the spinal cord, thus resulting in pain relief.

STORAGE AND USES:

Any moisture on the capsicum will cause it to rot quickly in the fridge, so don’t wash it until you’re ready to cook. Always store the capsicum in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator, after keeping them in a bag that lets air pass through. Never keep them in the same drawer as fruits emit ethylene gas, which causes them to rot faster. Capsicum can be eaten fresh in salads, marinated, and tossed into pasta, or cooked, sieved, and turned into pepper sauce. They can also be sliced into strips and fried, roasted whole or in bits, diced or integrated into salsas or other sauces, or can even be stuffed.

INTERESTING FACT:

Capsicum was used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat conditions such as poor blood circulation, loss of appetite, indigestion, frostbite, swelling, and digestive issues.